"Elephant Trap!" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.71.2
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1962
Artist
Bill Mauldin
(Cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times, American 1921-2003)
Gifter
Bill Mauldin
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 16 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing "JFK", with spade and hatchet in hand, hides behind a tree, and waits for the approaching GOP Elephant to walk down the trail and fall into his trap, "Weaver Cabinet Appointment". Caption reads: "Elephant Trap".
Historical NoteIn 1960 President John F. Kennedy appointed Robert C. Weaver to head the federal Housing and Home Finance Agency. In 1966 Weaver was the first African American appointed to a cabinet position in the U.S. government.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Chicago Sun Times, use of this image is prohibited without permission.In Collection(s)
Not on view
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